AO3: Creating an effective theme board and initial visual research. Understanding principles of design and its impact. Observational drawing primary and secondary drawing.
AO1: Researching artist, creating copies and own interpretation. Considering art movements, varied designers, craftsmen and artists but exploration into media. Referencing sub-topics such as; steampunk, anthropomorphism and escapism.
Keywords: surrealism, steampunk, escapism, optical illusion, anthropomorphism, media, subconscious, dreams, metaphors, reality, day-dreaming, fantasy, genres, limitations of reality.
ARTISTS: Bridget Riley, Salvador Dali, Dan Hillier, Rene Magritte, MC Escher, Jeff Haynie.
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/search-results?searchTerm=GCSE+art+and+design+
https://www.cgspectrum.com/career-pathways/book-illustrator#:~:text=Book%20illustrators%20work%20to%20a,creative%20connection%20with%20the%20author.
Explicit dreams, irrational thoughts, mental health etc - support provided.
SKILLS: creativity, confidence, problem solving, perseverance, focus, non-verbal communication ,constructive feedback, collaborative (group discussions and workshops), dedication ,accountability (meeting deadlines, organisation skills).
DIVERSITY: artists (varied, gender, styles, backgrounds and ethnicity), cultures, techniques and processes, outcomes (personal selective choice).
CULTURAL CAPITAL: Artists', art movements, cultures , social and economical influences, trips (Harry Potter World).
KNOWLEDGE: articulation, analytical (exploring literacy genres), mathematic, history (concepts rebelling against the social norm), problem solving (illusions - mathematics).
